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From Identity To Practice: Diverse Perspectives of Equity in the ArtsFriday, June 23, 2:30 - 5:30pmJohn Dutton Theatre, Calgary Public Library616 Macleod Trail SECalgary Congress for Equity & Diversity in the Arts(CCEDA) has partnered with Sled Island to present a free panel, and intentional dialogue, on equity & diversity in the arts.Most of the current conversations on equity & diversity in the arts are focused on issues of identity, representation and inclusion. This focus can often minimize the needed relationship between diversity and equity. Our panelists are therefore purposely exploring how diverse identities influence equitable artistic practice, and our moderator is encouraging all who attend to join in on this unique exploration of equity & diversity in the arts. With panelists:

Jade Nasogaluak Carpenter Visual artist and board member of Stride GalleryMel VeeSpoken word artist and member of Uproot YYC Arts CollectiveFrank LitorcoBoard Member of Not Enough Fest Calgary Board, former News Director at CJSW 90.9FMTara LaverdureVisual artist, co-founder of Queer Youth Of ColourDanielle BlackWriter and director, and creator of the Treaty 7 Film Collective, Production Manager for REDx Talks, and IndigiqueerModerated by Jaqs AquinesMusician, videographer, member of VOICES – Calgary’s Coalition of People of Colour, member of advisory group Anti-Racist Organizational Change at CommunityWise, Stage Left Board MemberFree and open to the public.For more information, please visit sledisland.com.Thanks, and have a great day. Michele & Oliviafor CCEDA ---------------Michele Decottignies, CCEDA founder & CoordinatorOlivia Marie Golosky, Stage Left's Community Connector (and panel producer)